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EA53 HWD

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 98,169 miles on the clock, averaging 7,403 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 HWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,403

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading98,169 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 HWD 30k47k64k81k98k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage92,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage84,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage81,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage77,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage71,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage65,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,342 miles
Since last MOT+10,228 miles
PASS
Mileage55,114 miles
Since last MOT+16,630 miles
PASS
Mileage38,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,297 miles
PASS
Mileage30,187 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 HWD

What car is EA53 HWD?

EA53 HWD is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 HWD?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 HWD was 98,169 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 HWD passed its MOT?

EA53 HWD has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2015.

Is EA53 HWD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 HWD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA53 HWD?

EA53 HWD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.